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ASUS Transformer Pad 300
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Engadget Review
The second-gen Transformer is a clear improvement over the original, and is the best 10-inch, mid-range Android tablet you can buy right now.
Dana WollmanApril 22, 2012
Pros
- Polished, understated designGreat graphics performance, thanks to Tegra 3IPS display offers wide viewing angles
Cons
- Some performance hiccupsBattery life not as epic as on the PrimeOptional keyboard dock scuffs easily, still isn't that comfortable to type on
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ASUS Transformer Pad 300
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- 83AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE21 ReviewsTom's Hardware70Asus Transformer Pad TF300T Review: Tegra 3, MoreThe new Transformer tablet from Asus costs less—and yet it still manages to impress us. A follow-up to the acclaimed Transformer Prime, the Tegra 3-powered Transformer Pad TF300T is perhaps the best bargain we've ever seen from an Android-based tablet.PC Mag80ASUS Transformer Pad TF300A mild refresh of its predecessor, but at a lower price, the Asus Transformer Pad TF300 remains a top 10-inch Android tablet that packs a fast CPU, Ice Cream Sandwich, and an optional keyboard dock that turns it into a true productivity machine.AnandTech80ASUS Transformer Pad 300 (TF300T) ReviewIf you want an upgrade to the original or are looking for an Android tablet at $399, the Transformer Pad is the one to get.Laptop Magazine70ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 ReviewThe ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 offers Nvidia Tegra 3 power and a stylish design at a good price, plus an optional keyboard dock.Engadget90ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 reviewThe second-gen Transformer is a clear improvement over the original, and is the best 10-inch, mid-range Android tablet you can buy right now.PC World80Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Review: Value Tablet DeIf you like the idea of extra storage and saving some bucks, the Transformer Pad makes a good choice.CNET80Asus Transformer Pad TF300 (32GB)Though it isn't as thin or as sturdy, the Asus Transformer Pad TF300 delivers Prime levels of performance at a more affordable price.Pocket-Lint90Asus Transformer Pad TF300T reviewOverall, the reasons for buying a TF300 are many and varied but we struggled to come up with many reasons you shouldn't buy one. So that's a glowing recommendation from us then.Tech Advisor80Asus Transformer Pad TF300 reviewThe Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is a good tablet with a large screen and is sensibly priced. The bundled-in dock that offers extra battery life and a keyboard is a nice feature too.CNET Asia80Asus Transformer Pad 300 (Nvidia Tegra 3 ProcessorYou're unlikely to find a more affordable quad-core powered 10-inch Android tablet than the Asus Transformer Pad 300.SlashGear90ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 ReviewASUS hasn’t just created a lower-cost model of the Prime here, they’ve re-done the Prime with the essentials it needed to be the top-quality Android tablet in the field and offered it here with the name ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 with a much more pleasing price tag. Pick one up right now!KitGuru80Asus Transformer Pad TF300T Android Tablet ReviewWe are left with positive impressions of the Asus Transformer Pad TF300T. It’s quite clear to us that Asus are setting themselves up to be one of the key players in the tablet market, especially since the announcement of the Google Nexus 7 tablet which is manufactured by Asus.T380Asus Transformer Pad 300 reviewIf you’re looking for a top hybrid tablet, with stacks of personality, great performance, versatility, features the latest version of Android with all the usability of a netbook and the fun of the iPad, then look no further than the Asus Transformer Pad TF300T.phoneArena80Asus Transformer Pad 300 ReviewObviously, we like that the Asus Transformer Pad 300 boasts a price point that’s $100 less than the cream of the crop Transformer Prime – without sacrificing on the hardware.Ubergizmo90Asus Transformer Pad Review (TF300)For anyone who considers using it as a “serious” (for work) computing platform, this is pretty much the deal in town.Android Central90ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 reviewEven if you're not interested in a docking station, the Tegra 3 and very clear front facing camera makes the TF300 a wise purchase.Hardware Heaven100ASUS Transformer Pad (TF300) Android Tablet and KeA great balance of price and functionality the Transformer Pad 300 takes aspects of the original model and the Prime to create a very desirable and hugely flexible device.TrustedReviews100Asus Transformer Pad 300 reviewEssentially you get the same smooth 1080p video playback, console-quality gaming and great overall experience as with the Asus Transformer Prime for £100 less, making Asus’ latest convertible tablet an easy recommendation.Hardware Zone90Asus Transformer Pad TF300 - A Prime on PlasticAt S$749 with the dock (note that it comes with 32GB capacity option only) and for the hardware you get, the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 seems like a decent deal.HotHardware80ASUS Transformer Pad 300 ReviewIs the Transformer Pad 300 a laptop replacement tablet? No, but it’s darn close. There are still some limitations to content creation, ... but if you’re happy with the kind of productivity that apps offer, this is actually a good laptop alternative.Techno Buffalo70Asus Transformer Pad 300 Review - Quad-Core TabletThe Transformer Pad 300 is more than capable of standing toe-to-toe with the best Android tablets out there, and it even comes at a pretty decent price.
- 89AVERAGE USER SCORE20 ReviewsEngadget Reader90March 25, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 5, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Love this device but the cpu speed isnt really satisfying , but its a great deviceEngadget Reader90August 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60July 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I have this tablet, and have been very underwhelmed by its OS design. The apps continuously freeze, and it is very sluggish. Design wise for the hardware and the keyboard is great, but I would love to return it if it had not been past my 30 days. We have two iPads, a kindle, and a nook, and this won't be replacing any of them anytime soon.Engadget Reader90July 5, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!It's very good device, but speaker is bad and sometimes touch screen lags and some apps are crashing all the time...Engadget Reader100January 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I like this tablet. It's not perfect.However, sometimes it is really laggy just even navigating through the app drawer. Hopefully, future updates will change that.I wish that it felt a little more durable. There is some flex when you push on the back.Engadget Reader90November 25, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Great device for this money, but durability...Engadget Reader90October 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!One of the best 260.99 full size with full features tabs. in a sea of overpriced 499.99 tablets.Engadget Reader100September 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This my second android tablet. It is solidly built, light and has great display. With the included keyboard additional SD slot and USB port are excellent. The OTA update from ASUS to 4.1.1 is awful, but soon rectified by unlocking bootloader with ASUS unlock tool and installing the Hydro R1 custom ROM (via xda-developers.com). With this enhancement, the device is truly an awesome piece of kit. And is I think worth £499 for 32GB version.Engadget Reader100June 30, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The tablet is really great and actually, it is perfect for me. It is lightweight, very compact and easy to handle. The additional dock serves as a typing aid, additional battery life and a stand for me -- so I don't really mind it giving an extra bulge and weight. And the product is still manageable even when the two are combined. The operating system is far from perfect -- but it is working really well with me. Android released already a new version (Jelly Bean) so I hope it supports the upgrade. On the other hand, I have no particular issue with speed so far -- flawless and delivers. Media-wise, the graphics & display is awesome. I think playing HD/HQ videos here would be an easy task. The speakers however is located on the right side of the tablet, that may or may not be an advantage (but this is really just a small thing). I tested most of its functions and features already -- keyboard dock works great even though it is a bit "disorienting" and small; the cameras are average but I don't really mind; user interface is user friend; playing games, videos and internet are smooth.Overall, with such an affordable price compared to an expensive mainstream tablet plus a great mix of decent and awesome features, I'm in love with it! First gadget for the year and I'm a satisfied dude.Engadget Reader100June 28, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I've tried Apple tablets ... to me it's a toy only ... like to play but want option to do serious work ... Asus's proprietary software 'Polaris' is simply fantastic... anything in any google drive any account is there (on or off line)... if you told me I wouldn't have the options as one does in Android .... lets me tailor my desktop and my device ... I simply wouldn't use it ....not to mention keyboard ... USB ..micro SD .... SD.... HDMI out....full compatibility with every USB device I've put in it ... , the Asus tf300 and or 700 ... is thumbs down the best tablet out there (Oh it can rock in game playing too - quad 4!)Engadget Reader90June 22, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!At three week point and I still like it. Good: ICS is nice. It is low on bloatware. Exact size I want. ASUS provides root(void warranty). 3yo dropped it from 3 ft to hard wood floor with no notable damage. Bad: No black? fingerprints. The charging port is sharp(3yo twins think it is owchie). Other: The textured back is okey. GPS feels slow. In short, It’s a great device that is still early in the dev cycle.Engadget Reader90May 28, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!when i bought this i thought i could use it for most of the things i would use a laptop for. turns out the keyboard is considerably smaller than a normal one, and the right shift key is really hard to press. also, android 4.0 is really buggy. lots of glitches, i would recommend staying on honeycomb until they fix this. i'm waiting for windows 8 to come out to find out how to hack this to run win8, like some of the acer iconica tablets can do, because the functionality is seriously limited. overall i guess this is a pretty decent tablet with a nice processer and a nice design, one of the best android tablets if you can afford it. :)Engadget Reader100May 19, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Nothing not to love. Only thing that could be better is a higher resolution, which is coming soon anyway.Engadget Reader70May 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A great, affordable Android tablet, with keyboard dock. Asus did a good job in keeping bloatware to a minimum and letting Android's native features shine through. The physical keyboard attachment and trackpad work very well with the Android OS, making it one of the best netbooks I've ever used. This is just as well though as the software keyboard bundled with the system is virtually unusable and one of the worst I've seen. The keys are long and thin, forcing you to finger-type, instead of using it the way you would the iPad's software keyboard. I ended up buying and installing the tablet edition of the Thumb Keyboard, which has a full-sized mode that works better for natural typing.I have some issues with the build quality of the keyboard attachment. The matte plastic does feel cheap and, even though not glossy, attracts fingerprints. It reminds me a lot of the HP Mini 1000. The tablet is also a great deal heavier than the keyboard, causing the device to tip over if you're using the device on a couch or bed. Even on a table, you have to avoid pushing the screen too far back. I purchased this device because it was the only quad-core tablet available that came with ICS (Android 4.0) out of the box. It works well and would recommend it to another early adopter. To the rest, I'd recommend waiting for other devices with better build quality.Engadget Reader90May 7, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!PROS: cheaper, lighter, better Wi-FI connectivity than ASUS PrimeCONS: no flash, screen could go a couple clicks brighter
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Key Specs
FORM FACTOR
Tablet
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
10.122
STORAGE TYPE
Internal, Memory card
CAMERA (INTEGRATED)
Yes
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 1020
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